Illinois launches the Illinois Works Bid Credit Program, incentivizing contractors to hire pre-apprenticeship graduates from marginalized communities for construction jobs, aimed at boosting equity in state-funded projects.

Chicago's 8th and 9th Districts face ATM robberies by a man in a yellow vest who steals cash and escapes in a vehicle. Police advise vigilance and caution.

The article discusses the expected weather changes in Chicago, with forecasted showers and potential thunderstorms beginning Friday night and continuing into the next week, based on the National Weather Service's reports.

A woman was found dead after a house fire in McHenry County, with multiple fire departments responding to a third alarm blaze that rendered the home uninhabitable.

The Illinois Department of Revenue has set a tentative property equalization factor of 1.0000 for Greene County, ensuring uniform property assessments across counties.

Antoine Perteet from Illinois faces several felony charges, including armed robbery, kidnapping, and vehicular hijacking for incidents that occurred last year.

Gerald Reed faces a retrial for a 1990 double homicide despite Gov. Pritzker commuting his life sentence, with his original confession ruled inadmissible and witnesses retracting testimony.

Chicago is experiencing its worst measles outbreak in 15 years with 31 cases, largely concentrated in a Pilsen migrant shelter, prompting intensified vaccination efforts.

Illinois police departments are canceling training sessions with Street Cop Training, a firm criticized for promoting illegal practices, following a critical report by the New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller.

The McHenry County Sheriff's Office reported three DUI arrests and multiple citations for seatbelt and speeding violations during their St. Patrick's Day safety enforcement.

The White Sox season home opener is on March 28. New bike lanes and traffic changes may affect commuters. Fans are encouraged to use public transport and adhere to safety and bag policies at Guaranteed Rate Field.

Armed robberies in Chicago's 10th District prompt a police alert, with multiple incidents involving suspects with semi-automatic handguns demanding belongings.

Chicago's weather outlook includes a warm-up towards the weekend with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, and a hazardous weather outlook for Lake Michigan.